Like everything unusual, a white spider can really scare even an adult sane person. In some cases, this fear is unfounded, because there are spiders that are completely safe for humans. Of course, you should not pick them up and play with them, because the bites of many of them, although not harmful to he alth, can be painful. However, in some cases, a meeting with an unusual creature can have fatal consequences. Let us consider in more detail the most common types of arachnids that have a white color.
Karakurt
Informed people say that this white spider is dangerous to humans. Its venom is not as strong as that of its black brother, but for a child, an old man or a weakened patient, the bite can be fatal.
Take a close look at the photo of karakurt and try to remember it. This spider does not have an “hourglass” on the back, like its sister Black Widow, but you can recognize it by the presence of four recessed points on the back. The head and abdomen of this species are usually yellowish.
You can meet this spider in some regions of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, in the south of Russia, in some countries of Africa and the Middle East. If you see this creature, try not to disturb its peace and remember: spiders are not interested in people, they are afraid of them and will never attack first. But if, by negligence, you hit a spider and he responded aggressively, the victim should immediately consult a doctor.
White lady
Of all the white spiders, the lady is the largest - the span of the legs sometimes reaches 10 cm. This species lives in the hot African Namib desert. The peculiar climate dictates its own conditions, there are relatively few people in those parts. There are practically no cases of this spider attacking a person, so the species is not considered dangerous.
This creature is often referred to as the "dancing spider" due to its peculiar manner of movement and characteristic tapping. It has been established that with the help of frequent "stomping" spiders communicate with each other: they transmit danger signals and even proposals to start a family.
This white spider, like many relatives, is a predator and feeds on insects. If fate brings you to the Namib Desert and you are lucky enough to meet a white lady, try not to scare her. They have excellent hearing, but poor eyesight. Observe this beauty, trying not to make any noise, because it is not often possible to see such an unusual creature.
Flower Spider
This creature is a type of sidewalker spider. White color is its main distinguishing feature. More precisely it will besay that this is a spider with a white back and a white abdomen, and its legs and head are more saturated in color. These small creatures are distributed almost throughout Europe (except for the coldest northern regions), in North America, Russia, and Japan. Males reach an average of 4 mm in length, and females are twice their size. It is easy to recognize a flower side walker. There are red stripes on the sides of its snow-white abdomen.
This creature does not pose a danger to humans. If you see it in your garden, don't drive it away or destroy it: the small spider is a voracious predator whose menu often includes garden pests.
White Demon
But the next creature is not to be trifled with. Those who travel around Africa and South America have chances to meet him. This large black and white spider is characterized by aggressive behavior, and its venom is toxic to humans. Heteroscodra maculata does not belong to the most dangerous spiders, but its bites are painful and require medical attention. Spider venom quickly spreads through the body and can cause a lot of trouble.
The leg span of this creature reaches 15 cm. Its body is covered with hairs that make it look like a fur toy. But this impression is deceptive - you have a formidable opponent in front of you. Contact with him must be avoided.
Folk omens
Since ancient times, spiders have caused many controversial associations. According to some sources, they were considered the guardians of the house, and according to others, they foreshadowed unexpected guests and even invasions of enemies. But the spider is whitehas always been considered a harbinger of good things. This even applies to dreams.
Big white spiders seen in a dream are considered harbingers of weddings, achievements, promotions and profits.
Summing up, we can say that even the most dangerous and poisonous species of spiders are dangerous only to those who want to grab them in their hands and in every possible way interfere with the quiet life of spiders. But you can’t miss a white creature except in the snow - but they don’t run in the snow.
Careful attitude towards all living things helps to avoid many unsafe situations.
